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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rbm86, post: 7455, member: 854&quot;]I got burnt on Ebay trying to buy a video game for my kids, but have had decent luck with coins.&nbsp; Don&#039;t give up the hobby because of one bad guy.&nbsp; Besides, see if you can return the coins for a refund.&nbsp; Most of the coin sellers are willing to do so to build up positive feedback.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding the video game, here was the scam:&nbsp; The seller built up positive feeback for a few months, then went on a selling binge for 2 weeks and stiffed everyone!&nbsp; Ebay will refund my $$$, but with a lot of hassle and a $25 deductible.&nbsp; (I will get $15 on a $40 item -- some protection!!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Definitely buyer beware, but here are some basics you can do to protect yourself:</p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; If you can, always pay by credit card, not matter how small the charge.&nbsp; If you get stiffed, you can dispute the charge with you credit card company, and they will have to eat the cost.</p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; If you cannot pay by credit card, see if you can get Ebay Buyer Protection through Paypal.&nbsp; This has no deductible, and is better than standard protection (with the $25 deductible).</p><p><br /></p><p>3.&nbsp; Check all feedback, especially the negatives and neutrals.&nbsp; Neutrals are typically &quot;negative&quot; but were coded neutral to avoid a retalitory neg.&nbsp; Also, some negative feedback are mistakes, or from unreasonable people, so read carefully.&nbsp; Generally you want to see positive feedback above 99.5%, but I have read negs from sellers who were &quot;99.8%&quot; positive that I was not comfortable with.</p><p><br /></p><p>4.&nbsp; Check how long they have been an e-Bay member --- the longer the member, generally, the more reliable the seller.</p><p><br /></p><p>5.&nbsp; Don&#039;t buy from anyone who does not offer a return privilege.&nbsp; Any reasonable seller will let you return coins (left in original holders provided by the seller) for a refund of at least the purchase price.&nbsp; Don&#039;t be afraid to return something if you think it is overgraded or otherwise unsatisfactory to you.&nbsp; Most sellers want their buyers to be satisfied, repeat customers.</p><p><br /></p><p>6.&nbsp; I am sure I left out numerous other tips that our other forum members have.&nbsp; Please chime in!!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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